Linnévatnet

Linnévatnet is a lake in Nordenskiöld Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It is located in the lower part of the valley Linnédalen, and has a length of about 4.5 kilometers. The lake is among the largest lakes of Spitsbergen. It is named after Swedis botanist Carl Linnaeus.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Linnévatnet (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
  2. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 220. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

Coordinates: 78°02′42″N 13°48′36″E / 78.045°N 13.810°E / 78.045; 13.810


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